The main objectives of the 2018 CFP were to:
•Collect data and assess the compliance of infant foods to Canadian standards for residues of veterinary drugs, pesticides and metals
•Collect baseline data on the levels of aflatoxin M1 in infant foods and formula containing milk
In the 2018 CFP, a total of 143 samples of infant and toddler foods were purchased in the Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec areas. These samples included dairy and soy infant formula, pasta, baby/toddler meals containing meat, baby/toddler meals containing dairy and pureed infant food containing meat. Samples were analyzed for pesticide residues, veterinary drug residues, metals and aflatoxin M1 (in dairy-based samples).